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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

S3 RSCMOT history

S3 RSC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 96,122 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

S3 RSC blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
96,122 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,870 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 RSC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 RSC was last recorded at 96,122 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 3,204 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,918 miles · 20 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,204 miles
Average per year
3,870 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,122 miles
  • 2024 – 92,918 miles
  • 2023 – 90,221 miles
  • 2022 – 88,030 miles
  • 2021 – 84,979 miles
  • 2020 – 82,192 miles
  • 2019 – 79,642 miles
  • 2018 – 73,324 miles
  • 2017 – 66,533 miles
  • 2016 – 61,027 miles
  • 2015 – 57,256 miles
  • 2014 – 53,856 miles
  • 2013 – 49,384 miles
  • 2012 – 43,426 miles
  • 2011 – 41,801 miles
  • 2010 – 39,893 miles
  • 2009 – 37,294 miles
  • 2008 – 30,561 miles
  • 2007 – 24,411 miles
  • 2006 – 19,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,122 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole in rear cross member

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,122 miles (+3,204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    96,122 miles
    Test number
    583513451687
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass92,918 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    92,918 miles
    Test number
    652566673406
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole in rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail92,909 miles (+2,688)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,909 miles
    Test number
    822194530589
    • MajorFuel tank insecure Cradle corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Joint from link from steering box to N/S hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole in rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass90,221 miles (+2,191)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    90,221 miles
    Test number
    470271548758
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper blades split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes from flexi pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes from rear to front covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring corroded both rear springs lower part corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocks upper bushes cracked (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass88,030 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    88,030 miles
    Test number
    655798520470
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail88,030 miles (+3,051)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,030 miles
    Test number
    573335419095
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass84,979 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    84,979 miles
    Test number
    614572690851
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Fail84,979 miles (+2,787)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,979 miles
    Test number
    892610149536
    • Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass82,192 miles (+2,550)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    82,192 miles
    Test number
    293297195474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  10. Pass79,642 miles (+6,318)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,642 miles
    Test number
    333372379222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens slightly faded

  11. Pass73,324 miles (+6,791)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    73,324 miles
    Test number
    624715672215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass66,533 miles (+5,506)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    66,533 miles
    Test number
    920915600598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Pass61,027 miles (+3,771)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    61,027 miles
    Test number
    269202215045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass57,256 miles (+3,400)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    57,256 miles
    Test number
    896211675034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass53,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    53,856 miles
    Test number
    619008674054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail53,856 miles (+4,472)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,856 miles
    Test number
    648278574018
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  17. Pass49,384 miles (+5,958)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    49,384 miles
    Test number
    345280683034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,426 miles (+1,625)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,426 miles
    Test number
    858559472096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,801 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    41,801 miles
    Test number
    187396131096
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper bush

  20. Fail41,801 miles (+1,908)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,801 miles
    Test number
    528833531002
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper bush

  21. Pass39,893 miles (+2,599)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    39,893 miles
    Test number
    571767920000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass37,294 miles (+6,733)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    37,294 miles
    Test number
    863557409043
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass30,561 miles (+6,150)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    30,561 miles
    Test number
    141188318412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,411 miles (+4,978)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    24,411 miles
    Test number
    154555927036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail19,433 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,433 miles
    Test number
    520310426021
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass19,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    19,433 miles
    Test number
    643200426001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 RSC

Does S3 RSC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 RSC is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S3 RSC?
The MOT on S3 RSC is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 RSC done?
S3 RSC was recorded at 96,122 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 3,870 miles a year.
Has S3 RSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 RSC has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on S3 RSC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S3 RSC find?
S3 RSC passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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